Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence, Oregon, USA, November 1, 2020-June 30, 2022

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Aug;29(8):1672-1675. doi: 10.3201/eid2908.230471.

Abstract

We estimated SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in children in Oregon, USA, at 6 time points. Seroprevalence increased linearly during November 2020-December 2021 and peaked in February 2022 at 38.8% (95% CI 32.8%-46.5%). We observed no increase in the seroprevalence trend after widespread school reopening. Seroprevalence estimates complement case-based cumulative incidence.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Oregon / epidemiology
  • SARS-CoV-2*
  • Schools
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral